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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Penal Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: I thank the witnesses for attending and Mr. Vivian Geiran for his comprehensive statement. I have two brief questions. The first relates to the potential expansion of the Drug Treatment Court as a model of intervention and giving people another chance. Has Mr. Geiran a view on that? It might be a possible intervention as part of national drugs strategy. Could the Probation Service manage...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Penal Reform: Discussion (Resumed) (8 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: Yes.

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Staff (8 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: 37. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to increase nursing levels in hospitals; the measures in place to attract Irish nurses that are working abroad; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12056/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospitals Data (8 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: 70. To ask the Minister for Health the reason there has been an apparent drop in the number of elective procedures despite the increased health budget; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12057/17]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal (7 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: 118. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the value of each payment awarded by the criminal injuries compensation scheme for each of the years 2012 to 2017; the budget allocated to the scheme in each of these years; the number and value of all offered awards which were rejected by victims in each of the years 2012 to 2017; the number of cases referred to the Criminal Injuries...

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Pensions Data (7 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: 330. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the reason a person that is over 80 years of age and is a qualified adult on their spouse's pension is not eligible for the over 80 age allowance; his plans to change this position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11859/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Medicinal Products Reimbursement (7 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: 507. To ask the Minister for Health his plans to reimburse persons for a treatment (details supplied); the reason for the delay in making a determination in regard to this treatment to date; when a decision will be made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11373/17]

Questions on Promised Legislation (2 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: My question relates to the regulation of rickshaws. Before Christmas the Road Traffic Bill was progressed through the Dáil with a Sinn Féin amendment tabled by Deputy Imelda Munster. Unfortunately, Sinn Féin and the Government rejected the proposed Fianna Fáil amendments tabled by Deputy Troy, which provided a more wholesome regulation of rickshaws. The Minister, Deputy...

Criminal Justice (Victims of Crime) Bill 2016: Second Stage (1 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: With Deputy Jim O'Callaghan and the Minister, I fully support and welcome the publication and transposition of the directive. It is interesting, when we read the background information, to note that it began in the early noughties in the European Union with a Council framework decision and that it has taken a lengthy period for it to be properly transposed, formalised and put on a statutory...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Prisons, Penal Policy and Sentencing (Resumed): Victims' Rights Alliance (1 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: I thank Ms McDonald for presenting her report. I have a few questions. She highlighted in her statement restorative justice and the fact that it has been excluded from many of the draft proposals from the Minister's office. Does she feel the victims directive is not being transposed fully and properly in this draft Bill? If not, why not? Has she had engagements with the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: Prisons, Penal Policy and Sentencing (Resumed): Victims' Rights Alliance (1 Mar 2017)

Jack Chambers: Has Ms Maria McDonald got figures on how the victims of crime office spent moneys? Is there not transparency there?

Questions on Promised Legislation (28 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: I note the Minister for Education and Skills is about to leave. He made a recent announcement about DEIS schools. My query relates to whether there is an appeals mechanism. Surprisingly, a number of schools were excluded from the list in spite of their extreme sociodemographic profile. Will the number of designated schools be increased in the future? Could the Minister outline his plans...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (28 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: 153. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a private firm will be engaged to examine the samples taken from motorists as part of roadside drug testing which is to be commenced in Easter 2017; if so, the details of the firms engaged; if there was a tender process; the way this company was selected; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9961/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Garda Operations (28 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: 764. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a private firm will be engaged to examine the samples taken from motorists as part of roadside drug testing which is to be commenced at Easter 2017 under the Road Traffic Act 2016; the name of any such firms engaged; if there was a tender process; the way in which this company was selected; and if he will make a statement on the...

Misuse of Drugs (Supervised Injecting Facilities) Bill 2017: Second Stage (23 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: As my party's spokesperson on the national drugs strategy, I am pleased to contribute to the debate on the Bill. I and my party are always open to considering new and innovative ways to tackle drug abuse and help those who suffer with drug addiction. The nature of, and problems associated with, drug-taking are very different today from what was happening over 30 years ago so, as...

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Schools Building Projects Status (22 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: 104. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the status of a promised extension and refurbishment of a school (details supplied); if consideration of the stage 2A addendum in this case will be expedited; if approval to proceed to stage 2B will be granted as matter of urgency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8938/17]

Written Answers — Department of Social Protection: Social Welfare Benefits Eligibility (21 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: 300. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the social protections that are available to a person (details supplied); if the action the person has been requested to take is correct; the social protections that are available generally for persons who are unemployed, divorced, not in receipt of maintenance payments and who do not qualify for the one-parent family payment; and if he will make...

Other Questions: Road Safety (16 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: 9. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of new roadside drug testing on motorists, including the number of tests that have been carried out; the number of tests that have resulted in positive detection of drugs; the number of prosecutions; the number of convictions that have resulted from roadside drug testing to date; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7623/17]

Other Questions: Road Safety (16 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: I ask for an update on the roadside drug testing on motorists, including the number of tests that have been carried out, the number of tests that have resulted in positive detection of drugs, the number of prosecutions, the number of convictions that have resulted from roadside drug testing to date, and if she will make a statement on the practical implementation of a welcome Bill that...

Other Questions: Road Safety (16 Feb 2017)

Jack Chambers: I welcome the fact that the legislation is being commenced during the Easter break, which is a time when people engage in different types of behaviour, sometimes excessively. A study undertaken by the County Kildare coroner showed that in 2014 over 1,300 samples from drivers were analysed for drugs, of which 58% tested positive. Some 52% were positive for two or more drugs. We have...